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The Rockies and the Appalachians are two major mountain ranges in the United States. Which type of plate movement caused these mountain ranges to form?

a divergent
b oceanic
c convergent
d transform​

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Answer:

Poop

Step-by-step explanation:

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User Nic Moetsch
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Answer:

convergergent

Step-by-step explanation:

Mountains form where two continental plates collide. Since both plates have a similar thickness and weight, neither one will sink under the other. Instead, they crumple and fold until the rocks are forced up to form a mountain range. As the plates continue to collide, mountains will get taller and taller.

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